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In the heart of Detmold, Germany, an exciting event is unfolding. On Sunday, August 10th, at 3 pm, a special gathering is planned at the Hermann monument. The occasion is not just a casual meet-up, but rather a bet between Christian Schmidt, chairman of the Detmold advertising association "The Traders", and Dirk Baldus, editor-in-chief of the Lippische Landes-Zeitung.

The bet revolves around gathering 150 people named Hermann (first or last name, Armin included) and at least one person named Thusnelda at the base of the Hermann monument. This unique gathering is a celebration of the 150th birthday of the Hermann monument, a significant landmark in Detmold.

Participants will be greeted with a free exit ticket for the monument parking lot, a small refreshment, and information about the bet party scheduled for August 15th on Detmold's market square. The event promises to be an enjoyable one, with performances by Hans-Dieter Buckoh and the "Steckenpferde" from Pivitsheide V.L., Weilun Zhu on the piano, and a concert of Udo Jürgens' greatest hits by Ingo Dickewied from around 8 pm.

The bet settlement party will feature a Lippe-style bet show, music, and talk. The advertising association "The Traders" will also raffle three city vouchers among the attendees at the bet settlement party.

Brochures for the city bet will be available in the shops belonging to the advertising association "The Traders" from around the 32nd calendar week (4th-8th August). To participate, individuals must fill out a winning coupon on the flyer for the city bet and hand it in to a member of the advertising association by August 13th.

ID checks will be conducted at a stand to ensure participant authenticity. The expected number of visitors ("Herman persons") at the Hermann monument on August 10th at 3 p.m. is not explicitly stated, but a moderate daily attendance can be inferred due to the recent increase in visitors after renovation.

The bet is not just a light-hearted affair; it has attracted the attention of Jörg Dünning-Gast, regional association's chairman, and mayor Frank Hilker, who are betting against Schmidt and Baldus. The anticipation is high on both sides, making the event even more exciting.

The Hermann monument, a symbol of Detmold's rich history, will once again be the centre of attention, bringing together people named Hermann, Thusnelda, and many others for a day filled with celebration, music, and a touch of friendly competition.